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Our History

Jonathan and Sarah Marsden founded Marsden in 2004. What started as a business of two in London and Toronto quickly grew into an internationally renowned business specialising in recruitment for law firms and legal teams, partner search, office launches and mergers.

Michelle Mills joined in the London office in 2009 and in the same year we launched in Sydney with Jonathan Walmsley leading the Australian business. Our Dubai office opened in 2016, when Aaron Faith joined us, and we opened in Brisbane in 2018.

In 2019 we completed a transformational merger with Deacon, which took our business to the next level. The merger was the first of its kind and created one of the largest owner-managed legal recruitment businesses in the world. Whilst we still operate as separate brands, high standards, a rigorous approach, exceptional market knowledge and a focus on honest and discreet advice continues to define how we work across both businesses.

In 2021 we launched our Interim business; in 2022 we launched our first official offices in the USA in New York and Los Angeles, followed by San Francisco in 2023. In 2024 we are celebrating our 20th successful year in business.

 

Our client list includes premier US and Magic Circle firms, top tier international and leading national firms, mid-tier and smaller boutique firms in all major markets. Our in-house and interim teams work with a range of organisations including global corporations, start-ups and government bodies.

Client or candidate, lawyer or provider, our international team of experts can assist.

Marsden Group Our business is founded on long-term relationships

Our management team

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Our consultants have industry specific expertise across a range of specialisms. What unites us all is our philosophy of building long term relationships founded on honesty and professionalism. We are all committed to deliver tailored, strategic hiring solutions for clients and to help candidates achieve their personal career goals.

The relationships we create are lasting. People come back to us time and again. The candidates we work with today are often our clients tomorrow. We enjoy watching people succeed and grow in the roles we helped them secure.

Please feel free to contact any member of our management team who would be happy to assist.

Jonathan Marsden

Founder

• Mergers
• Office Launches
• Partner Recruitment

UK and Internationally

Jonathan Walmsley

Co-Founder, Managing Director – Australia

• Mergers
• Office Launches
• Partner Recruitment
• In-House

Australasia

Michelle Mills

Co-Founder, Managing Director – London

• Private Practice

London and Internationally

Karen Glass

In-house, Head of UK and Co-head of International

• In House

London and Mainland Europe

We now have specialist partner, lawyer and in-house teams as well as teams specialising in business development, marketing and communications, business support, temporary and permanent paralegals. Our business has grown to meet the expanding needs of law firms and legal teams, helping them grow and recruit across all skill-sets.

Aaron Faith

In-house, Head of Middle East & Africa and Co-head of International

• In House

Middle East and Emerging Markets

Marsden Group Anita Taylor Director London

Anita Taylor

Director

• Mergers
• Office Launches

London

David Nicol

Head of US Practice

• Private Practice

USA

Our management team

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Our consultants have industry specific expertise across a range of specialisms. What unites us all is our philosophy of building long term relationships founded on honesty and professionalism. We are all committed to deliver tailored, strategic hiring solutions for clients and to help candidates achieve their personal career goals.

The relationships we create are lasting. People come back to us time and again. The candidates we work with today are often our clients tomorrow. We enjoy watching people succeed and grow in the roles we helped them secure.

Please feel free to contact any member of our management team who would be happy to assist.

Marsden Group Jonathan Marsden London, Mergers & Office launches, Partners, Private Practice Principal UK and internationally

Jonathan Marsden

Owner

• Mergers
• Office Launches
• Partner Recruitment

UK and Internationally

Marsden Group Sarah Marsden Principal Middle East

Sarah Marsden

Principal

• Private Practice

Middle East

Marsden Group Michelle Mills Principal London and internationally

Michelle Mills

Owner

• Private Practice

London and Internationally

Marsden Group Jonathan Walmsley Principal Australasia

Jonathan Walmsley

Owner

• Mergers
• Office Launches
• Partner Recruitment
• In-House

Australasia

Marsden Group Karen Glass In-house Director London and Mainland Europe

Karen Glass

Director

• InHouse

London and Mainland Europe

We now have specialist partner, lawyer and in-house teams as well as teams specialising in business development, marketing and communications, business support, temporary and permanent paralegals. Our business has grown to meet the expanding needs of law firms and legal teams, helping them grow and recruit across all skill-sets.

Marsden Group Aaron Faith In-house, Partners, Private Practice Director Middle East and Emerging Markets

Aaron Faith

Director

• In House

Middle East and Emerging Markets

Marsden Group Anita Taylor Director London

Anita Taylor

Director

• Mergers
• Office Launches

London

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